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Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Top 10 Finalists

Discover the remarkable avian contenders battling for Australia's prestigious Bird of the Year 2025 crown, from iconic cockatoos to endangered eagles in this conservation-focused competition.

Mass layoffs hit special education department

Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.

Victoria's Crime Crisis: From Dream State to Nightmare

Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's shocking descent into Australia's crime capital, with youth violence, carjackings and home invasions terrorising communities as authorities struggle to contain the epidemic.

Vanessa Stoykov rejects private school for son

Wealth education expert Vanessa Stoykov explains her surprising decision to withdraw her son from private education, challenging conventional wisdom about privilege and parenting.

Why UK vocational training needs more than money

New research reveals that simply pouring money into vocational education won't solve Britain's skills crisis. Discover why deeper systemic reforms are crucial for creating the workforce of tomorrow.

Harvest Supermoon 2025: Australia's Guide

Don't miss Tuesday's breathtaking Harvest Supermoon! Our expert guide reveals exactly when and where Australians can experience this celestial spectacle at its most magnificent.

Kids protest Labour's private school tax plan

Dozens of students and parents staged an emotional protest outside Labour's London headquarters, warning that the party's VAT on private schools could devastate family finances and overwhelm state education.

Academic Exodus: Professors Flee US South

A quiet crisis is gripping universities across the American South as a wave of professors, citing political interference and restrictive laws, choose to leave their posts for more tolerant states.

Australia pledges 65% emissions cut by 2035

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils Australia's ambitious new 2035 emissions reduction target of 65%, positioning the nation as a global leader in climate action while ensuring economic stability.

Virgin Australia to Allow Pets in Cabins from 2025

Virgin Australia is set to revolutionise air travel by allowing pets in cabins on select domestic routes from 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the new policy, including costs, eligible animals, and how it will work in practice.

UTS axes teacher education, slashes 1000+ subjects

The University of Technology Sydney is closing its renowned teacher education programme and cutting over 1000 subjects in a drastic overhaul, citing financial pressures and a shift towards 'future-focused' disciplines.

Australia cuts skilled migration, new hurdles for UK applicants

In a major immigration overhaul, Australia cuts its skilled worker visa quota and raises the bar for applicants. Discover how new points tests, higher salary thresholds, and stricter English requirements will impact British nationals seeking a life down u

British Men Killed in Kangaroo Island Car Crash

Two British men have tragically lost their lives following a single-vehicle crash on South Australia's Kangaroo Island. The fatal incident occurred on the Playford Highway, casting a shadow over the popular tourist destination.

Julie Bishop resigns as ANU Chancellor in dramatic exit

Former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop dramatically resigns as Chancellor of ANU, citing irreconcilable differences with Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt over university governance and financial priorities.

Kent and Greenwich Universities announce historic merger

The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are set to merge in a landmark deal, forming a powerful new higher education institution to rival the UK's elite. The move aims to enhance research, teaching, and regional economic impact.

UK Couple's Honest Verdict on Life in Australia

A British couple reveals the incredible highs and surprising lows of swapping their life in the UK for a new start in Australia, sharing their honest journey and the one thing they desperately miss.

Kent and Greenwich Universities in Historic Merger Talks

Exclusive: The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are in advanced discussions over a potential 'strategic partnership', a move that could reshape higher education in South East England. The talks, described as 'exploratory', could lead to

Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings

The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.

UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens

Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.

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